Announcements and Statements


Announcements
Resources for Immigrant Families

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families provides resources for immigrant families and those who are helping them navigate these difficult times. Go to DCYF | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families and learn more by clicking on the Family Separation Rapid Response Team button.

Young Adult Friends Gathering, December 7, 5 – 7 pm

Those who are 18 to 35 are invited to attend the second gathering of YAFs at Tacoma Friends meetinghouse on Sunday, December 7th from 5 to 7 pm. North Pacific Yearly Meeting Friend, Meg Cody, is coming to meet everyone and share ideas. Go to tacomafriendsmeeting@gmail.com to request more information.

Audio of Tacoma Friends Minute on Conflict in Israel and Gaza

Friend Louisa Beal recorded our Minute as a PSA for KTAH Radio Tacoma 101.9 FM. The QR code below takes you to audio of the PSA.

Opportunities for Action
Items to donate for homeless bag giveaway

Young Friends are putting essential items for people experiencing homelessness into drawstring bags. Bring your donations to the meeting house. Bags will be available for Friends to carry in their cars so they can hand them out to those in need this winter.

  • Socks (preferably wool)
  • Bottled water
  • Protein snacks (soft not crunchy)
  • Hygiene items* (body wipes, shampoo, large-toothed combs, dental floss)
  • Wash cloths
  • Spoons
  • Handwarmers
  • Large, black garbage bags (contractor grade are especially good)

*We already have 100 tubes of toothpaste and 100 toothbrushes

Link to divestment strategies offered by the American Friends Service Committee: How to Divest | AFSC Investigate. Go to Home | American Friends Service Committee for additional information about Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) efforts.

Ongoing Peaceful Demonstrations in Tacoma:

  • The corner of 38th and Steel, Saturdays from 2-3pm regarding the conflict in Palestine.
  • 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 4-5 pm at the corner of Sprague and 6th (at the corner of Hilltop Heritage Middle School)

Homeless Outreach – Bring a case of bottled water or other food/supplies to the meetinghouse for distribution to people living homeless.

Contact your State legislator through Welcome to the Washington State Legislature or go to Home — Quaker Voice for more information about legislative issues here in Washington State.

Learn about Federal issues and contact Congress by visiting Home | Friends Committee On National Legislation


Community Statements

Tacoma Friends Updated Minute on Conflict in Israel and Gaza, approved by Meeting for Business June, 2025

Tacoma Friends Minute on Conflict in Israel and Gaza, approved by Meeting for Business January 14, 2024

TFM Land Acknowledgement that the meeting house sits on Puyallup Tribe unceded territory, recognition of our responsibility for harm, ongoing commitment to right relationships, and repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery.

2024 State of the Society Report “Tacoma Friends Monthly Meeting’s cup is full and runneth over! . . .”